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Posted about 1 year ago I am an RMA, but I want to go back to school to become an RN. Every school that I see, says that I need to be a LNA in order to qualify. Is that true? I can't find any information on it, so I figured that I could ask a nurse.
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| Posted 12 months ago Megan, What is a LNA? Maybe a LPN? If that is correct, I have never heard that it was mandatory or you to have to be one to get into the other...Best of luck.. Please keep us posted.. Maybe we will get some other answers rom other members...Teresa |
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| Posted 12 months ago An LNA is a licensed nursing assistant, the title depends on what area you live in. I live in Mass so we are CNA's but if you live in New hampshire they are called LNA's. I know of an LPN school in New Hampshire that requires you to be an LNA before you even start the LPN program. Hope this helps GoodLuck |
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| Posted 12 months ago It is so confusing, because as a Registered Medical Assistant I can do the things the an LNA and LPN can do. I think I might have to call the schools and ask. |
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| Posted 12 months ago I'm also a CCMA and the difference is giving showers or bed baths which is what LNA does, Medical Assistant doesnt, making beds, feeding residents, getting them dressed and showered once again lol Medical Assistants don't this. I guess it depends on the state you live in. Theres a list of other things MA's don't do. I wish you the best of luck. |
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| Posted 12 months ago One more thing, I'm a CNA and a CCMA i get more job offers in hospitals because of having both. Hope this helps. |
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| Posted 12 months ago Wow, can they gove it any more names? I too, would go directly to the school and find out exactly what their responsibilities are and what is actually They call this a Patient Care Tech., here in Florida... Best of luck..Teresa |
